Affluence in BB2 2DD
How BB2 2DD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Blackburn
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,529 (2024)
BB2 2DDBlackburn
How well off BB2 2DD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BB2 2DD area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Employment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability5.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BB2 2DD area is below that, at 47.2%. 13.6% are retired and 11.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BB2 2DD area is well below that, at 18.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BB2 2DD area is well below that, at 24.2%. 33.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BB2 2DD sits in (Central Blackburn): about 2,529 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.